Poland’s Interior Ministry has released a warning urging citizens to report suspicious activity following a wave of sabotage events across the country.
Guidelines for Reporting Suspicious Activity
The Ministry of Interior and Administration posted on its social media channels a set of guidelines concerning recent sabotage incidents. It stated: “If you notice something concerning, hear an unusual sound, or witness suspicious behaviour—do not hesitate to act. Every signal can be significant. Report it to the relevant services.”
Officials asked the public to watch for people taking photos of public facilities, suspicious movements near military units, train stations or bridges, and for drones flying over power plants and other critical infrastructure. The call was that any observation should be reported immediately to the police (112 or 997), the Border Guard, the National Security Center, the Internal Security Agency, or other law‑enforcement bodies.
What Sabotage Is
Sabotage refers to intentional actions aimed at disrupting the functioning of infrastructure, organisations or state systems. It can take the form of sabotage, equipment damage, hindering work at key facilities, or causing societal chaos. The purpose is to weaken state security, test authorities’ reactions and create public unease.
Disinformation Warning
Prime Minister’s office cautions that false information may circulate online about a sabotage incident on the Warsaw‑Lublin route. It stresses the risk of manipulation and urges people to verify sources, check content before sharing, and report suspected manipulation attempts. The office highlights that any misinformation, regardless of its form, is intended to destabilise and erode confidence in public institutions. It recommends using materials prepared by experts from the NASK Disinformation Analysis Centre to recognise and avoid fake messages.
Prosecutor’s Investigation
On Monday prosecutors opened an investigation into sabotage acts with a terrorist character aimed at railway infrastructure on behalf of foreign intelligence. The case concerns damage to railway line 7 on the Warsaw‑East to Dorohusk route, including the use of explosives near the town of Mikaw in Garwolin County. The investigation, initiated by the Warsaw Deputy District Prosecutor’s Office, focuses on the risk these actions pose to land transport safety, endangering lives, health and property on a large scale.
